Discovery Magnet School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Thornton, Colorado 80602 · School District 27J
#262 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#17703 of 50,301 nationally
About Discovery Magnet School
Discovery Magnet School is a public elementary located in Thornton, in the School District 27J school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 692 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 262nd of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 692.
There are 36 schools in Thornton; Discovery Magnet School ranks 3rd of 31 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)23.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Discovery Magnet School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Discovery Magnet School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Horizon High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,966 students · 2.1 km away
Bright Horizons Preschool
Thornton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
36 students · 2.1 km away
Prairie Hills Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students · 2.3 km away
Silver Creek Elementary
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students · 2.3 km away
Rocky Top Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,052 students · 2.8 km away
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver
Brighton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
305 students · 2.9 km away
Eagleview Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students · 2.9 km away
Tarver Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students · 3.3 km away
West Ridge Elementary
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students · 3.5 km away
Brantner Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School
Evans · Public elementary · Grades K–8
693 students
Winograd K-8 Elementary School
Greeley · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
691 students
West Ridge Elementary
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
Second Creek Elementary School
Commerce City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students
Monarch K-8 School
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
698 students
McMeen Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery Magnet School a good school?
Discovery Magnet School has a Success Index (US) of 60.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #262 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Discovery Magnet School rank in Colorado?
Discovery Magnet School ranks #262 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #17703 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Discovery Magnet School?
Discovery Magnet School had 692 students in 2025.
Is Discovery Magnet School a elementary school or a high school?
Discovery Magnet School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Discovery Magnet School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Discovery Magnet School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.